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Ever stopped mid-scroll because a painting or sculpture just spoke to you — and then hesitated, wondering if the website selling it is actually legit? You’re not alone. As online art marketplaces have grown over the past decade, so have the scams: misleading listings, misrepresented pieces, sellers who vanish after payment. Before you spend a single dollar on art you can’t physically inspect, from an artist you’ve never met, it pays to know what separates a trustworthy marketplace from a risky one. Here’s your complete buyer’s checklist.

“The art market is a reflection of society, not a separate entity.” The global art market is a complex web of